Gowerton RFC U14's at Fairwater Police Station
Rugby youngsters spend a night in the cells...
20 players from Gowerton RFC U14’s have taken part in very different kind of team building exercise by being the latest youngsters to experience a ‘night in the cells’ at Fairwater Police Station.
On Friday 20th January 2012 the players took part in the project which aims to raise awareness about the consequences of crime and anti social behaviour, whilst also providing an insight into local police work and crime prevention.
On arrival the players got the authentic custody treatment with fingerprints and photographs being taken, followed by a stint behind bars and a generous portion of custody ‘beans and wedges’.
Sam Williams aged 14 said on the night “The team was looking forward to being locked up, but it was an experience we will not forget. By taking part we have managed to fundraise over £1000 for our summer rugby tour.”
PCSO Chris Missen who’s the project lead said “Night in the cells is continually developing and has become a very effective youth engagement project. This rugby themed event represented the first time that a youth group from outside of Cardiff has taken part and it’s great that the project has attracted interest from over 50 miles away in Swansea.”
Cardiff based Superintendent Julian Williams, who is also the backs coach of the youth team said “The youngsters have a strong team ethos and this was enhanced further by their participation in the project. They not only got a lasting educational experience but also learned about the many different roles in policing.”